Ep. 32- Shedding Light on a Sibling’s Journey Growing Up with a Special Needs Family Member

The Curious Incident Podcast

In this follow-up to our insightful episode with Heather Deutsch, a teacher, parenting coach, and founding member of Imagine Academy, Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan explores the complexities of raising a special needs child, particularly focusing on the emotional impact on siblings. Heather openly shares the challenges of balancing the needs of a special needs child with those of typical children, offering valuable insights into time management and the importance of self-care. She also addresses the guilt many parents feel when they miss important milestones in their typical children's lives due to the demands of caring for their special needs child.